Part 4Regulation and inspection of independent educational provision in England
Chapter 1Independent educational institutions in England
Prohibition on participation in management of independent educational institutions
128Prohibition on participation in management
(1)
The appropriate authority may direct that a person—
(a)
may not take part in the management of an independent educational institution;
(b)
may take part in the management of such an institution only in circumstances specified in the direction;
(c)
may take part in the management of such an institution only if conditions specified in the direction are satisfied.
(2)
A direction under this section may be given in respect of a person only on one or more prescribed grounds connected with the suitability of persons to take part in the management of an independent educational institution.
(3)
Regulations may prescribe the procedure for giving a direction under this section (including provision about notification of persons who are subject to directions).
(4)
The appropriate authority may vary or revoke a direction under this section in prescribed cases.
(5)
Regulations may prescribe the grounds on which a person subject to a direction under this section may seek to have it varied or revoked under subsection (4).
(6)
In this section and sections 129 to 131, “the appropriate authority” means—
(a)
the Secretary of State, or
(b)
such other public authority as may be prescribed.